Preterm labor paranoia

I'm terrified right now, and I don't want to say anything on facebook because I don't want to freak my family out. The past few days I've had several signs that labor is just around the corner...nesting, diarrhea, baby dropped, more frequent contractions. Any one of these symptoms alone wouldn't be so worrysome, but the fact that they're all occurring together has me freaking out. I'm 27 weeks, which means the little man's chances of survival are greater than 90%, which is awesome, but I want him to stay put! As most of you know, I've been on modified activity and magnesium for preterm labor since 23 weeks. I have an appt with my OB in 3 hours, so I'm really hoping that everything checks out ok and that I'm just being a paranoid nutcase, but I guess after having one preemie I'm just terrified to have another! Any prayers or positive thoughts are appreciated!

I'm terrified right now, and I don't want to say anything on facebook because I don't want to freak my family out. The past few days I've had several signs that labor is just around the corner...nesting, diarrhea, baby dropped, more frequent contractions. Any one of these symptoms alone wouldn't be so worrysome, but the fact that they're all occurring together has me freaking out. I'm 27 weeks, which means the little man's chances of survival are greater than 90%, which is awesome, but I want him to stay put! As most of you know, I've been on modified activity and magnesium for preterm labor since 23 weeks. I have an appt with my OB in 3 hours, so I'm really hoping that everything checks out ok and that I'm just being a paranoid nutcase, but I guess after having one preemie I'm just terrified to have another! Any prayers or positive thoughts are appreciated!

I know exactly how you feel about the being parnoid...that coupled with the fact that you are having all the symptoms has to have you on pins and needles at all times. I know I am at least. Hopefully both our babies stay put for a while. You'll be in my prayers.

I know exactly how you feel about the being parnoid...that coupled with the fact that you are having all the symptoms has to have you on pins and needles at all times. I know I am at least. Hopefully both our babies stay put for a while. You'll be in my prayers.

Whatever happens sweety, you and baby will be ok. Do your very best to keep calm and breathe. Its possible this could be it but let the dr. assess that. I had a similar concern as you are having a couple weeks back and it all turned out ok for me. The dr. still doesnt know what transpired with me but I believe god is watching over all of you and you are a fighter and will be ok. Trust your instincts and again, try your best to remain calm and optomistic.

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Good luck honey.Trudie...

Whatever happens sweety, you and baby will be ok. Do your very best to keep calm and breathe. Its possible this could be it but let the dr. assess that. I had a similar concern as you are having a couple weeks back and it all turned out ok for me. The dr. still doesnt know what transpired with me but I believe god is watching over all of you and you are a fighter and will be ok. Trust your instincts and again, try your best to remain calm and optomistic.

Keeping you in my thoughts! I hope Brody decides he's not ready to visit the world right now.Are they not putting you on full bed rest, because its not possible with having to take care of Maya?We are all here pulling for you! Let me know if I can do anything for you!

Keeping you in my thoughts! I hope Brody decides he's not ready to visit the world right now.Are they not putting you on full bed rest, because its not possible with having to take care of Maya?We are all here pulling for you! Let me know if I can do anything for you!

My belly is the same way at 28 weeks, and I have been in and out of the ER 2 times a week since 23 weeks. They say it is just a stubborn UTI. Symptoms: baby dropped, significant increase in discharge, pinkish show, non-regular but very consistent and painful contractions, diareahha(sp?), dizzyness, low backache that will not subside, trouble walking. They swear I am not a candidate for preterm labor.

My belly is the same way at 28 weeks, and I have been in and out of the ER 2 times a week since 23 weeks. They say it is just a stubborn UTI. Symptoms: baby dropped, significant increase in discharge, pinkish show, non-regular but very consistent and painful contractions, diareahha(sp?), dizzyness, low backache that will not subside, trouble walking. They swear I am not a candidate for preterm labor.

Your in my thoughts, I can only imagine the fear you must be going through, but Maya looks very healthy and cute as a button, so if worst comes to worse atleast he made it this long. I pray he stays put atleast two more months though!

Your in my thoughts, I can only imagine the fear you must be going through, but Maya looks very healthy and cute as a button, so if worst comes to worse atleast he made it this long. I pray he stays put atleast two more months though!

Thanks, everyone. Maya was a 33 weeker, so I'm hoping Brody does at least that well. The dr says that since I'm already on restricted activity and taking meds, there's not much they can do until I go into full-blown labor. Unfortunately, when that happened with Maya, it was too late to stop it. I'm a little further dilated now...somewhere between 1 and 1 1/2 cm, but for the 1/2 hour that they monitored me today I had no contractions, which is good. I have a strong feeling that I'm in my last few weeks of pregnancy, but I'm hoping and praying that I'm wrong.Â

The good news is...at 27 weeks, the little man's ginormous noggin is measuring 29w1d and his belly measures 28w5d, so it looks like he's a decent sized little boy.Â

Thanks, everyone. Maya was a 33 weeker, so I'm hoping Brody does at least that well. The dr says that since I'm already on restricted activity and taking meds, there's not much they can do until I go into full-blown labor. Unfortunately, when that happened with Maya, it was too late to stop it. I'm a little further dilated now...somewhere between 1 and 1 1/2 cm, but for the 1/2 hour that they monitored me today I had no contractions, which is good. I have a strong feeling that I'm in my last few weeks of pregnancy, but I'm hoping and praying that I'm wrong.Â

The good news is...at 27 weeks, the little man's ginormous noggin is measuring 29w1d and his belly measures 28w5d, so it looks like he's a decent sized little boy.Â

Glad to hear that there haven't been any contractions today, that has to help. I know you are scared and really mommy instincts are usually pretty good. But since there is nothing you can do please take it easy and rest and keep baking the sweet baby boy! Glad to hear that he is a good size already!

Glad to hear that there haven't been any contractions today, that has to help. I know you are scared and really mommy instincts are usually pretty good. But since there is nothing you can do please take it easy and rest and keep baking the sweet baby boy! Glad to hear that he is a good size already!

Sounds like you had a good OB appt. Glad to hear your son is measuring bigger. From what your saying I'm not sure you will be making it much longer either, especially cause you're already dilating (from my own personal experience, my son was 2 weeks early and I didn't dialiate at all till after my water broke)...I guess Brody wants to meet you, his dad and his older sis. I hope he stays put at least a few weeks longer though, everyday makes a difference.

Lauren :-)

Sounds like you had a good OB appt. Glad to hear your son is measuring bigger. From what your saying I'm not sure you will be making it much longer either, especially cause you're already dilating (from my own personal experience, my son was 2 weeks early and I didn't dialiate at all till after my water broke)...I guess Brody wants to meet you, his dad and his older sis. I hope he stays put at least a few weeks longer though, everyday makes a difference.

Unfortunately, the problem is that I have the contractions on and off all day, every day. The dr just monitored 30 minutes where I wasn't having them, but he sent me to be monitored because he could see me contracting during my u/s. I'm just hoping and praying for AT LEAST another 5 weeks!

Unfortunately, the problem is that I have the contractions on and off all day, every day. The dr just monitored 30 minutes where I wasn't having them, but he sent me to be monitored because he could see me contracting during my u/s. I'm just hoping and praying for AT LEAST another 5 weeks!

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